Write Secret Crayon Messages
In this activity, your child will use the crayon resist painting technique to write secret messages! When you write with a white crayon on white paper, the writing appears invisible . . . but when you brush over it with watercolor paint, the message shows up!
Materials
Directions
Lay watercolor paper on a flat surface and set out your supplies.
Have your child write a special message in white or light gray crayon — and then use that same crayon to add some designs or decorations!
Once your child has finished writing and drawing with the crayon, use the water color paints to paint over the writing. The watercolor “resists” sticking to the waxy crayon, and the message or drawing magically appears!
Explore Further
Experiment by creating a card or design using different colored crayons and then painting over them. What do you notice?
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